Mini Bell Pepper Loaded Turkey "Nachos"
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4.9
Mini Bell Pepper Loaded Turkey "Nachos"
Description
This recipe replaces corn or tortilla chips with a bed of colorful mini bell peppers cut and seeded to hold a savory ground turkey filling. The turkey is cooked with garlic, onion, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, and salt, simmered briefly with tomato sauce and chicken broth to concentrate flavors and moisture. The mixture is spooned into the peppers, each topped with sharp shredded cheddar and optional slices of jalapeño for heat.
Baking the filled peppers melts the cheese and slightly softens the peppers while preserving their crunch and vibrant colors. Toppings such as sliced black olives, thinned sour cream, and fresh cilantro add layers of flavor and balance richness. The result is a creative finger-food-style dish with the texture and spice of classic loaded nachos served in a fresh vegetable cup.
Presented on a foil-lined baking tray and baked briefly, these loaded peppers are ready to eat immediately, ideal for snacks or appetizers without the heaviness of chips. The seasoning blend and toppings make this a satisfying way to enjoy turkey with bright, fresh accompaniments.
Ingredients
- olive oil spray form
- 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 onion (minced)
- 1 tbsp cilantro or parsley, chopped fresh
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 21 peppers halved and seeded (about 13 oz seeded, mini, rainbow
- 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp, shredded
- 2 tbsp sour cream thinned with 1 tbsp water, light
- 2 tbsp black olive sliced
- 1 jalapeño (sliced thin (optional))
- cilantro for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking try with parchment or aluminum foil. Lightly spray with oil.
- Spray oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic and cilantro and saute about 2 minutes, add ground turkey, salt, garlic powder, cumin and cook meat for 4 to 5 minutes until meat is completely cooked through. Add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and chicken broth, mix well and simmer on medium for about 5 minutes, remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, arrange mini peppers in a single layer, cut-side up close together.
- Fill each with cooked ground turkey mixture, then top with shredded cheese and jalapeno slices, if using.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and top with black olives, sour cream and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 7nachos | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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